Rainfall Averages for Wheat-Growing Period Revealed
The table shows district rainfall averages for 1888 to 1828, with annual rainfall at 16.54 inches and the May to October wheat-growing period averaging 10.1 inches.
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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1929
Page
4
The table shows district rainfall averages for 1888 to 1828, with annual rainfall at 16.54 inches and the May to October wheat-growing period averaging 10.1 inches.
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The Leader invites paragraphs on any district functions not yet known to us. Submissions may be posted free to Australasian addresses or delivered. Social items are especially welcomed as the paper aims to continue serving the important local district with timely notices and community updates.
An advertisement proclaims superior printing ability at competitive prices with breadth of service, asserting the office can handle any printing task and perform it well, aiming to compare favorably with Melbourne or country printers.
Cobram won the toss and batted in the Katanga ground final against Katamatite. Sinclair top scored with 69 as Cobram reached 125 before dismissal. Sidebottom bowled superbly for Katamatite, taking 9 wickets in the match, aiding their 33-run lead after the first innings. The second day saw Hirst and teammates restrict Cobram and set up a tense finish with Cobram 2 for 78 at dusk.
A large gathering at Suttonia the residence of Mr and Mrs Robert Teitz marked the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs James Rowe born in Castlemaine Victoria. The couple married April 23 1879 and later settled at Cobram before moving to Koonoomoo thirty six years ago. The event included a 50 guest wedding tea, tributes from MP J Martindale and family, presents of a cameo brooch and a gold mounted walking stick, and 14 grandchildren sent well wishes as music and dancing closed the evening.
Testimony from Mrs John Grant of Numurkah plus eight year follow up claim Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured backache and kidney trouble. Ad credits Foster-McCellan Co. and urges buyers to get DOAN'S at chemists and stores on Hamilton Street Sydney.
Notice states Yarrawonga Concrete Works is in the Numurkah district and ready to provide prices for all concrete work including gates fences and dips letters promptly attended to.
A customer letter from May 12 1928 praises Kruschen Salts for real energy and vitality, noting its positive impact on the writer and her social circle. The writer describes Kruschen Sals as a daily lift for friends who feel lethargic and sedentary.
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